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Friday, February 3, 2012

So Portland

This pattern started out as a cowl that I wanted to use as a headband as well. Well it turned out I loved using it much more as a headband than a cowl as it kept my head and ears perfectly warm. When my husband first saw me wear it he exclaimed (with just a bit of tease in his voice) "that's SO Portland"... I made a few changes to the pattern, but the name stuck!

The final pattern is a quick and easy headband/ear warmer that can be worn as a cowl too. Features a short row construction to allow for a narrow band in the back and a wide band across the ears and head. Perfect accessory for a chilly hike.
Please make sure you understand short row methodology prior to starting the pattern (a link to a tutorial is provided). You may choose to use your own method if desired.

Approximately 80 yards of DK or light worsted yarn.
Gauge: One pattern repeat (10sts) in 2" (just a hair under 2" actually)Special Instructions m1 - make one stitch by knitting into the bar before the next stitch.sk2po - Left leaning double decrease"Close gap" -
On the knit side:

Knit until you reach the gap.

From the knit side, pull the loop from behind the stitch on the right needle. The loop should be correctly mounted with its right leg in front.

Knit the loop together with the next stitch.

On the purl side:

Purl until you reach the gap, locate the loop under the right needle.

Slip the first stitch on the left needle purlwise onto the right needle

Pull the loop up onto the left needle. The loop should be correctly mounted with its right leg in front.

3 comments:

Just found this on Ravelry. I'm home sick with a horrible cold and I'm knitting it now. I have a question about the pattern. I'll also pm you on Ravelry in case you don't see this. Q=After row 7 where it says "Next round"--should I turn after purling to the gap and closing it?